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Salary: USD 40 - 53 / hourly
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Quality Specialist to support its manufacturing operations in Costa Mesa. This role is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and proposing corrective and improvement measures for incoming materials and final product quality to meet established standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the Materials Review Board (MRB) process and coordinating with Supplier Quality Engineering
- Assisting in root cause analysis and dispositioning of non-conforming materials
- Managing internal rework to support quality dispositions
- Ensuring accurate data collection and entry for MRB processes
- Communicating process performance and quality issues to stakeholders
- Executing vendor return material authorization (RMA) processes
- Inspecting and investigating non-conforming parts
- Managing quality containment processes for materials, tooling, and inspection equipment
- Creating and executing inspection plans for incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections
- Training technicians and inspectors on inspection procedures and data capture
- Developing and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures
- Proposing continuous improvement projects for productivity and quality gains
- Staying current with inspection technologies and recommending process improvements
- Performing First Article Inspection (FAI) verification and coordinating supplier FAI data acceptance
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated team player comfortable in a fast-paced environment, capable of working independently while collaborating across the organization.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3+ years of experience in a quality role
- Experience with production support and quality management
- Proficiency with CAD software and inspection data management software
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience with calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, Faro arm, OMM, etc.)
- Knowledge and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings (wire diagrams, work instructions, CAD)
- Ability to analyze inspection results and provide feedback to production, manufacturing engineering, and quality engineering departments
- Experience in a facility with AS9100, ISO9001, IATF 16949, or similar QMS standards
- Detail-oriented self-starter with minimal oversight and strong cross-functional communication skills
- U.S. Person Status required (position requires access to controlled data)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Technical or Associates degree in quality, mechanical, or aerospace engineering
- IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 Certification
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, or equivalent
- Experience with investigative equipment (x-ray inspection, digital characterization, material certificate of compliance)
- Knowledge of 6 Sigma, TQM, TPS, Lean, or Low Rate Production
- Experience inspecting electrical and electronic components (power supplies, PCBs, wire-harnesses)
- Experience with manufacturing systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD)
- Experience auditing processes and procedures in manufacturing environments
- Experience communicating with suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Experience validating and testing assemblies and components
